With rising popularity, should 914s be kept stock?, Originality |
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With rising popularity, should 914s be kept stock?, Originality |
unpolire |
Nov 24 2021, 02:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 6-July 08 From: Los Angeles CA Member No.: 9,260 Region Association: Southern California |
For years now since owning my first 1971 914, I have seen heavy modifications such as rotary engines, turbocharger additions, V-8 conversions, and 914-6 engine conversions. Now, with rising values and losses due to wrecks and rust, how many unmodified 914s are left? Even the best Porsche tuners in the world have touched the stock 914 or 914-6 and tastefully upgraded them making them remarkable machines.
Is the time for modifications coming to a close and preservation becoming more of a priority? As a multi-marque car collector, I feel that original 914s are now the rarity. Or does the community feel that reversible modifications are OK now? I know that the originality forum of 914World is the definitive answer for all things original 914. But is that just for the small concours original community or is it migrating towards all 914 owners? |
Wew |
Nov 24 2021, 03:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 227 Joined: 17-January 15 From: Novato, ca Member No.: 18,335 Region Association: None |
Not to hijack this thread, but could someone please clarify what exactly is stock?
Meaning if you build a 2056 from the original 2.0 block is that still stock? New heads? Moving fuel pump from engine compartment to the frunk? Stainless steel fuel lines instead of the plastic. Electronic ignition rather than the points and condenser? Or is stock simply the way it rolled off the showroom floor and that's it. Of course I did the ultimate sin and put the badge on mine, which I like the look. I am waffling about removing it. I would consider removing it if I were to sell it (which I have no plans) however with the above being done to the car to improve it in my opinion, other than the badge, is it stock? Gauges, rims, body, motor, transmission all numbers matching. As the good Dr. recommends and I agree, I would keep it stock, just not sure exactly what stock means. Looking forward to the input. At Least I am not asking about what type of oil you should use.....Doh! |
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